All the songs from Fear Street Part 2: 1978 soundtrack

The Fear Street trilogy of films has been a highlight on Netflix for the month of July. Two of the three films have been released, with the third, Fear Street Part 3: 1666, set for release on Friday, July 16 to follow up Fear Street Part 2.

The slasher/horror feel of these films takes the viewer back to the ’80s and ’90s when horror was done right. That, with the addition of outstanding soundtrack music, has made these films stand out.

Fans of the R.L. Stein series of books titled Fear Street are probably a bit shocked at the mature nature of these films. But horror fans can’t get enough, as these films truly pay homage to some of the greatest slasher films out there.

After Fear Street Part 1: 1994 aired, we looked at the soundtrack from that film that was an amazing blending of music ranging from 1944-1997. Now we will look at the amazing ’70s soundtrack that accompanied Fear Street Part 2.

What songs are on the Fear Street Part 2 soundtrack?

The first thing I noticed when the film titles were released was the year 1978, as this is the same year that Michael Myers, at the age of 6, killed his sister, creating that horror franchise. There are many little nods to other horror films, which is an awesome added element to these films.

Let’s look at the list of songs from the second film in order of release date.

“The Man Who Saved the World” – Nirvana (1994):  The film starts in 1994 and a great ’70s song by a great ’90s artist is used. This song plays as C. Berman goes about her evening tasks.

“The First Cut Is the Deepest” – Cat Stevens (1967): This song is very fitting for the scene where Nurse Mary comes at Tommy with a knife.

 “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show” – Neil Diamond (1969): This song plays as we are introduced to life at Camp Nightwing.

“Sweet Jane” – Velvet Underground (1969): The band wrote two versions of this song; the original is heard in this film. A slower tempo version was also created and covered by Cowboy Junkies (1988) and was featured in the first film. This song plays while Ziggy and Nick talk in the nature building.

“Bitterblue” – Cat Stevens (1971): As Cindy and Tommy clean the mess hall, this song plays, and I am sure they are bitter about it.

“Moonage Daydream” – David Bowie (1972): This song was released on Bowie’s album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. This is fitting as it plays while Ziggy is angrily organizing her art project.

“Love Will Keep Us Together” – Captain & Tennille – (1975): A bit of trivia, this song was originally written and recorded by Neil Sedaka. The Captain and Tennille version was recorded two years later and became a worldwide hit. It ironically plays while Tommy and Cindy scrub the outhouse. If you can do this job with your partner, it must be love keeping you together.

 “Slow Ride” – Foghat (1975): This song has been featured in many movies and shows and is a quintessential ’70s song. It plays while Kurt and Joan enjoy a slow ride of their own.

“Cherry Bomb” – The Runaways (1976): This song plays twice in Fear Street Part 2 and is an anthem of sorts for girls trying to stick it to their parents with their “bad” behavior. It very fittingly plays while Alice and Arnie enjoy some bad behavior of their own.

“Don’t Fear the Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult (1976): Another iconic ’70s song that fits the theme of a horror film. An acoustic version by Gus plays in the film Scream that is hauntingly beautiful. In Fear Street, the original plays while the campers eat dinner.

“Carry On Wayward Son” – Kansas (1976): This soundtrack is packed with songs representing the 70s, and this song has to be included. It plays at the beginning of the color war.

“Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Thelma Houston (1977): A great disco hit plays while Shelia is lured into the outhouse for an unexpected surprise.

“Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t Have?)” – Buzzcocks (1978): This song was inspired by a line in Guys and Dolls. It plays while Nick visits Ziggy talks about her Carrie-like revenge. Since Nick and Ziggy are on opposite sides of the Sunnyvale/Shadyside rivalry, the song fits their story.

“You Always Hurt the One You Love” – Jordyn DiNatale – (original song by Mills Brothers 1944): DiNatale plays Ruby, and this song is what she sings when we see the witch. Another bit of irony as the witch is out to hurt many, whether she loves them or not.

“The Man Who Sold the World” – David Bowie (1970): It is fitting that the ’90s version plays in that era of the film, and the original by Bowie plays at the end. The Ziggy/Bowie tie-in is cool as it plays while Nick saves Ziggy.

The first two films are an amazing mixtape of songs fitting the era. I wonder what they will do for the third film as it is partly set in 1666.

Fear Street Part 3: 1666 will air on July 16 on Netflix.